Factor

Label

Statement

Component

Extraction

1

Intrinsic interest

18. I learn Chinese because the progress in the learning process gives me a lot of satisfaction.

.843

.826

28. Learning Chinese helps me better participate in the cultural activities held by Chinese people.

.826

.814

16. I learn Chinese in order to have the comprehensive ability of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

.778

.808

24. I think Chinese is a very useful communication tool in the world.

.765

.774

17. I learn Chinese because it gives me a lot of satisfaction to experience new things through Chinese.

.763

.793

25. I find the pronunciation and characters of Chinese very interesting.

.751

.622

29. I’m interested in the history of China.

.725

.657

4. I learn Chinese because I want to learn it.

.661

.560

23. I plan to pursue a career related to Chinese in the future.

.633

.830

1. I like Chinese language very much.

.608

.499

19. I decided to learn Chinese because I wanted to learn multiple languages.

.572

.597

26. Learning Chinese well is beneficial to my personal development.

.538

.556

14. I learn Chinese to satisfy my interest.

.504

.596

2

Learning situation

11. My enthusiasm to learn Chinese depends on the level of attention my teacher pays to me.

.815

.747

9. My enthusiasm to learn Chinese depends on the teaching methods of the teachers.

.813

.782

12. My enthusiasm to learn Chinese depends on the content of the class.

.759

.704

10. My enthusiasm to learn Chinese depends on the teaching materials that I use.

.730

.731

15. My enthusiasm to learn Chinese depends on my adaptation and acceptance of the teaching methods of the class.

.487

.677

3

Others’ influence

22. I learned Chinese because of the influence of my friends.

.851

.753

21. I learned Chinese because of the demands and expectations of my family.

.729

.642

4

Personal achievement

3. I learn Chinese in order to find a good job in the future.

.739

.728

13. I learn Chinese in order to have a good income in the future.

.601

.720

5. I learn Chinese for a better life.

.559

.763

5

Deep

understanding

6. I learn Chinese in order to better understand Chinese people’s life.

.805

.758

27. Learning Chinese well helps me travel in China.

.545

.644

20. I learned Chinese in preparation for my further study in a Chinese university.

.488

.629

6

Language anticipation

8. I learn Chinese because I hope to speak fluent Chinese.

.728

.797

7. I learn Chinese in order to understand and use Chinese characters.

.727

.855

2. I like Chinese culture very much.

.457

.587